Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering / Bachelor of Business and Commerce for 2010

Course overview

This multidisciplinary course has been designed to attract students interested in civil engineering, sustainable development and business management.

The civil and environmental engineering component provides a broad-based capability for the design, implementation and management of civil engineering solutions in an environmental context.

The business and commerce component will equip students with in-depth knowledge and skills in at least one chosen business discipline, combined with a broad knowledge of all the major areas of business.

Career outlook

Graduates will be prepared for employment in a business environment in which a background of civil and environmental engineering is an advantage, or in pursuits where a blend of business and engineering backgrounds is desirable.

Single degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 5 years full-time 5 years
Credit points 240 total for course 240 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$7,300 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$28,800 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 053185C
Monash course code 3820 3820
Faculty Faculty of Business and Economics Faculty of Business and Economics
Contact For Business and Economics contact details refer to:
Business
and Economics
.
International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: This double degree is recognised by the following legal entities:

Professional recognition may be dependent upon work experience requirements and the correct choice of units.

Details of educational requirements for professional recognition can be found under the Professional Recognition entry in the Faculty of Business and Economics section of the Undergraduate Handbook.

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

All applicants should note that the English, mathematics and other prerequisites for the courses must be satisfied

TAFE Completed qualifications at Certificate IV, diploma or advanced diploma level are required. Students should achieve at least a 60% average. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grade or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

University Applicants require a minimum of 2 units. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. Additional units (above the minimum of two) may enhance the application.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in physics, chemistry and in one of mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English, Mathematics (SL or HL) or Further Mathematics SL and Chemistry and Physics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

Special application requirements

VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE APPLICATIONS

Non-year 12 (eg. transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the Business and Economics Employment and Supplementary Information Form (available at http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/admissions/vtac/index.html) and return it as instructed in the VTAC Guide.

DIRECT APPLICATIONS

Non-year 12 applicants must download and complete the Business and Economics Employment and Supplementary Information Form found at: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/study/

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Gippsland
ENTER clearly in* Individual Offer

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for second semester entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

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Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

All applicants should note that the English, mathematics and other prerequisites for the courses must be satisfied

TAFE Completed qualifications at Certificate IV, diploma or advanced diploma level are required. Students should achieve at least a 60% average. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grade or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

University Applicants require a minimum of 2 units. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. Additional units (above the minimum of two) may enhance the application.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in physics, chemistry and in one of mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English, Mathematics (SL or HL) or Further Mathematics SL and Chemistry and Physics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0, Reading and Listening bands require a score of at least 6.5; TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or an internet-based TEOFL score of at least 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20

Special application requirements

VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE APPLICATIONS

Non-year 12 (eg. transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the Business and Economics Employment and Supplementary Information Form (available at http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/admissions/vtac/index.html) and return it as instructed in the VTAC Guide.

DIRECT APPLICATIONS

Non-year 12 applicants must download and complete the Business and Economics Employment and Supplementary Information Form found at: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/study/

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Gippsland
International Baccalaureate Individual Offer
GCE A level 10
All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate 80%
Hong Kong A level 9
ISC of the CISCE India 75%
MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) 305
Ontario Grade 12 80%
RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year 85%
Sri Lanka A level 12
STPM Malaysia 9.33
Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year 80%
UNIPREP Indonesia 8
UNSW Foundation Year 8

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Major study areas

ACCOUNTING

Accounting is a system that identifies, measures, and communicates economic information to permit informed judgements and decisions by the users of that information. It is the language of business.

BUSINESS LAW (OCL)

The law is the backbone of business. It regulates financial transactions and marketing processess, and in doing so applies the law of contract and tort. It regulates those engaged in companies and partnerships and their banking and tax needs. It regulates new economic frontiers, such as e-commerce via the development of cyber laws.

ECONOMICS

Economics is the study of the production, distribution and consumption of wealth. Economics is concerned with the welfare of individuals and of society at large and directs attention to how scarce resources can best be allocated. Knowledge of economics helps both individuals and societies.

FINANCE AND MACROECONOMICS

Finance and macroeconomics is an interdisciplinary field of study combining economics and finance. The issues of how financial markets impact on the economy influences financial markets is important for business and public policy decision making.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Human resource management is the study of managing people within the employer/employee relationship. It covers strategies and activities that enable people to fulfil their needs in the work environment while achieving the organisation's strategic business objectives.

MANAGEMENT

Management is the process by which organisational goals are attained through integrating human activity. It is largely about people and human endeavour. This major provides the body of knowledge for future managers.

MARKETING

Marketing is the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of ideas, goods and services. Marketing aims to satisfy organisational objectives efficiently and profitably. The focus of this major is to develop an understanding of fundamental marketing principles and practices, and to provide the ability to apply marketing.

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